CSM Bristol Scout C: and Roden Sopwith 1 and 1/2 Strutter 43 sq. RFC

[Borsos]

Very nice to see you back on your usual double builds! I am keen on seeing you building both kits.
Andreas

[rhwinter]

Happy to follow your double-build, Rick! I have both kits - in my stash…
Richard

[KiwiZac]

Fantastic, I'm excited to follow along with both.

As many of you probably know, my old friend Leo Opdyke, who published WWI Aero magazine for many years built a 1:1 Scout in his basement. It'd make a fitting tribute to him, he went West earlier this year.

That's a wonderful tribute Dave, I'm eager to see that.

[DaddyO]

  That'll make a grand pair when finished.
(With my butterfly concentration I'd be scared to attempt two 32nd kits at once. In fact, truth be told, I'd hesitate about starting one, but I really do fancy the Bristol Scout and the Sopwith is a proper bargain . . . . )

[AngryJazz]

Awesome! Will be fun to follow along 

[pepperman42]

Enjoy the builds! Will be watching.

Steve

[RAGIII]

Woo hoo, Rick is on the prowl again.  Looking forward to your progress on both.  Popcorn at the ready.... 

Thanks Juan, Don't know how I missed your comment!
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

Very nice to see you back on your usual double builds! I am keen on seeing you building both kits.
Andreas

Thanks for looking in Andreas!
RAGIII

Happy to follow your double-build, Rick! I have both kits - in my stash…
Richard

Thanks Richard. You will get a fairly good idea of what they look like almost OOB....or so I hope 
RAGIII

That'll make a grand pair when finished.
(With my butterfly concentration I'd be scared to attempt two 32nd kits at once. In fact, truth be told, I'd hesitate about starting one, but I really do fancy the Bristol Scout and the Sopwith is a proper bargain . . . . )

I Love Chaos  Two at once is My thing!
RAGIII

Awesome! Will be fun to follow along 

Thanks, I Hope so !
RAGIII

Enjoy the builds! Will be watching.

Steve

Thanks Steve, I appreciate you following along!
RAGIII

[drdave]

I’m impressed by my strutter.it’s a large aircraft and some of the pulling is super, though the wings are basic. Decals are, sadly, usual Roden unusable.

[RAGIII]

I’m impressed by my strutter.it’s a large aircraft and some of the pulling is super, though the wings are basic. Decals are, sadly, usual Roden unusable.

Yes, it is indeed a large aircraft, especially compared to the Bristol Scout! I will either use paint or decals to represent basic rib tapes and enhance the wing. The One thing that looks Very promising to me is the large pegs on the struts!! Should make upper wing attachment much easier!
RAGIII

[RichieW]

I met David Bremner at an air display yesterday and had a really interesting chat with him. Unfortunately it was far too windy for any of the WW1 types to fly.

Richie

Hi Richie,
That would be at the Shuttleworth display at Old Warden then,

Mike

That's the one Mike. Shame about the wind keeping the WW1 types on the ground but the Spitfire MkI gave an beautiful display.

Sorry for the thread drift Rick. It's great to see the Strutter on the bench at the same time. This thread just got even more exciting.

Richie

[FAf]

I've not bought a new model for some time now, but both of these are very tempting and it'll be great to follow your builds.
/Fredrik

[RAGIII]

I've not bought a new model for some time now, but both of these are very tempting and it'll be great to follow your builds.
/Fredrik

Thanks Fredrik! I will be in touch about these markings I pulled from the Net:



RAGIII

PS: Probably the top one with #4 as it has a bit of the metal panels left unpainted.

[MR Bentley]

This look like it will be a fun set of builds. I'm looking forward to the progress!

[RAGIII]

This look like it will be a fun set of builds. I'm looking forward to the progress!

Thanks for dropping by! I said this was going to be a slow build so....a slow start  Firewall/bulkhead is painted with Valejo Steel, German Black Grey and Desert yellow. The desert yellow was then treated with Burnt Sienna oils and a coat of Tamiya Clear Orange for the Darker wood. Raw Sienna and a Clear Yellow Tamiya coat was used for the lighter wood. The same treatment for the side frames.
RAGIII